Sometimes I get stuck in traffic. You, too, huh? I'll start thinking to myself, "There better be an accident up there!" When I'm really twisted, I think "Somebody better be hurt!". Sometimes the situations different. Maybe it's bad service at a restaurant. I let the manager know. Then I think, "They better knock something off my bill!" or "I better get dessert for free!" Like I need a dessert ... "The DVR better record that show!" "The light better not turn red!" "The … [Read more...]
What would you say?
July 27, 2012 by
"Well, what I would say is..." I caught myself. I groaned quietly. I thought to myself, what's it mean to say, "What I would say is..."? Of course you would say it. You're saying it! Why do we add it? Are we weakening what we're about to say because we don't want to commit? Are we showing deference or sensitivity to our listener? Are we avoiding conflict? "I'm not really saying this... but if I were to say something, this is what I'd say." I stopped. I … [Read more...]
Who’s the idiot now?
February 29, 2012 by
When I was 21 I thought everyone was an idiot. Not much has changed. I still murmur to myself regularly, "They're all idiots..." while I shake my head at what goes on in this world. The difference now is that I know that I'm one, too. 2o years of mistakes will do that to you. 20 years of mistakes will also make you wiser. I'd rather be a wiser idiot than whatever I was before. Related articles Top 3 Reasons Your Product Description Sucks (inc.com) Why Every Company … [Read more...]
